Many of our problems in US maternity care stem from the fact that we leave no room for recognizing when nature is smarter than we are.

If birth matters, midwives matter. In Europe, there are hospitals where the cesarean rate is less than 10%, and you'll find midwives in these hospitals, you'll see a lot less re-admissions with infections and complications, and you'll see a lot less injury to mothers.

Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body.

If you can't be a hero, you can at least be funny while being a chicken.

It does a man good to see his lady being brave while she has their baby... it inspires him.

It's good to laugh at times that feel inappropriate.

Let your monkey do it.